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H Count Bubba's RevengeGordon Goodwin/
arr. Ralph Ford. Ralph Ford has scored this popular
chart by Gordon Goodwin for developing groups,
and it's a real gem! It's a shuffle that will be fun
to play and hear for all concerned. The unique
articulations and the very cool, stop-time interlude
make this a stand-out for your group. There are no
individual solos, a hot sax soli, and the lead trumpet
range is to written G on top of the staff (optional
Ab). It also has options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Wonderful tune... outstanding
arrangement. Highly recommended!
10028087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
4 Count Me In (Edited Version)Billy Byers. Much
like Basie's Li'l Darlin', this Billy Byers compostion
exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its
finest. There is also the contrast of a strong shout
section before returning to the quieter approach.
This was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra
on the album Count Basie's Finest Hour. Set in a
medium-slow swing feel, there are solos for trumpet
and piano. In this edited version, the arrangement is
almost exactly like the original, except the solos are
written out, the high trumpet parts are adjusted, and
the saxophone parts have been somewhat simplified.
10455850 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Don't Get Around Much AnymoreEllington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to
accessible charts in a medium swing style, this one
can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n DoxySonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor. Jazz
legend Sonny Rollins has given us many fabulous
jazz standards, and here Mark Taylor has adapted
one of his best! This medium tempo chart for
intermediate level jazz ensemble lets both tenors,
a baritone sax and trombone player be featured
prominently. The flexible solo section is a plus as
well. It's a super chart by a real jazz icon!
2454585 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Doxy (Little Big Band)Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark
Taylor. A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny
Rollins, Doxy is arranged here in a very playable
and appealing swing setting for little big band.
Tenor sax, baritone sax and trombone take the
lead in the beginning and an open solo section
for any instrument adds to the chart's flexibility.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys are provided. Scored for six horns (3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone) and rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto, tenor and trombone
2. Highly recommended!
10283060 Jazz Ensemble
Little Big Band . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Early Morning Before School Rehearsal
BluesAndy Clark. Just about everyone can
relate to getting up for those "Early Morning Before
School Rehearsals," but this tasty blues chart will
certainly make getting up that early worth the effort!
The ranges are very modest and every section gets
a chance to shine. This chart includes an open
solo section for any instrument on very easy-to-
learn chord changes. A big, solid sound makes it
an outstanding choice for any concert or contest
performance by developing bands. This bluesy and
accessible shuffle chart fits right in the pocket!
Highly recommended!
10280825 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
702 Shuffle—Bret Zvacek.
Need a great opener or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care of either
spot on the program! With a strong melody, an infectious groove and solid
ensemble work, this Bret Zvacek composition will fit well into any program.
The open solo section allows for plenty of room for your soloist to stretch
out with the provided solo or improvisation. Highly recommended!
10455640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Big Clifty Breakdown—Ryan Fraley.
Big Clifty Breakdown is a swing chart using modest ranges, a catchy
melody, and features ensemble playing all the way. Players will enjoy
grooving with the hip bass line and well-conceived rhythm section parts.
Optional parts are included so concert band players can be involved as
well. Simply fun for all!
10459776 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Big Swing Face—Bill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler.
This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich, has been scored at an
accessible level while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The
tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written solos for tenor and trumpet 2,
as well as nice dynamics to show off your jazz band, plus optional parts for
expanded instrumentations. A fun chart that you'll play for years to come!
10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Bringin' Down the House—Larry Neeck.
The title says it all! This bright, accessible swinger features hip unison
riffs, cool sax solis and powerhouse ensemble sections. Built on the blues
form, this is a great chart for teaching the swing style, and a real band and
crowd pleaser. An optional open solo section includes suggested written
solos or players can improvise, and the shout chorus builds gradually to a
blockbuster finish. For your next concert or contest performance, Bringin'
Down The House is a very strong choice!
10457923 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Charleston Shuffle—Andy Farber.
Charleston Shuffle is a fun shuffle tune by New York composer Andy
Farber that features lots of appealing ensemble scoring. Unique writing for
muted trumpets and tasty scoring give this subtle chart much of its appeal.
The solo section includes solos for bari sax and guitar, but can easily be
opened up for soloists of choice. The trumpet range is A above the staff
and 1st trombone goes to G above the staff. Simple, understated and fun!
10458680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Count Me In (Edited Version)—Billy Byers.
Much like Basie's Li'l Darlin', this Billy Byers compostion exemplifies
quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest. There is also the contrast of
a strong shout section before returning to the quieter approach. This
was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Count Basie's
Finest Hour. Set in a medium-slow swing feel, there are solos for trumpet
and piano. In this edited version, the arrangement is almost exactly like
the original, except the solos are written out, the high trumpet parts are
adjusted, and the saxophone parts have been somewhat simplified.
10455850 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—
Ellington & Russell/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the classic trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this
familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for younger players by Mark
Taylor. When it comes to accessible charts in a medium swing style, this
one can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Heard It in the Blues—Dave Mills.
This medium blues swing chart brilliantly weaves together classic themes
and musical quotes from the great big bands while swinging hard the entire
time! Featuring a piano solo with rhythm section at the top, tenor sax and
trombone are also featured between the big ensemble sections over the blues
in F changes. Every section gets their turn in the spotlight and there's a great
shout chorus. Good time swingin' at its best! Highly recommended!
10456826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hope Swings Eternal—Lennie Niehaus.
This swinging original for developing groups contains all the great features
we've come to expect from this talented writer. A series of musical motives
are layered to create an interesting effect. As written or improvised optional
solos are provided for alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet and/or trombone.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10431424 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
In a Mellow Tone (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Nobody could swing like the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In
a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn format that also includes
solos for trumpet and alto sax. Chord/scale sheets in all keys are included. The
shout chorus is written with striking dynamic contrasts for added effectiveness.
Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto, tenor, and trombone. Highly recommended!
10461364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
J & B (Edited Version)—Oliver Nelson/arr. Bob Curnow.
This great Oliver Nelson tune from the early '60s was originally recorded
by a small group. Here, it's arranged for big band in a very hip way! Set
in an easy swing feel, this chart has a bluesy shuffle feel while providing
a nice, unexpected variation to the standard blues changes. There's solo
space for alto saxophone, trombone and piano. In this edited version, the
solos are written out with changes provided, the high trumpet parts are
eliminated, and the saxophone rhythms are made easier to play. If you like
Oliver Nelson's music, you'll love this chart!
10455862 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Just Swingin' By—Erik Sherburne.
Here's a fresh swinger that first features the saxes, then the trumpets, then the
'bones, then solos, then the full band! It has a catchy melody and it's a perfect
concert or festival chart for bands at the medium-easy level. There's tons of
great ensemble writing, suggested solos for the horns are provided, and nice
textural variety is featured throughout. Plus, the ranges are reasonable and all
rhythm section parts are completely notated. Highly recommended!
10457915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Let's Have Some Fun—Paul Clark.
Let's Have Some Fun is a bright, infectious swing chart that cooks from
start to finish. It's a great way to get your jazzers swinging, it's fun, and
there's an open solo section. The energy meter will be pegged when your
band plays this one. Hey...let's have some fun!
10457917 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
The Mudbug Strut—Paul Baker.
A New Orleans street parade comes to life with this chart! A 2nd line
snare drum beat drives the Dixie-based ensemble, complete with tailgate
trombone. There are written solos for trombone, alto sax, plunger
trumpet, and bass, and tuba may be substituted for the bass for even more
authenticity. An additional clarinet part is included as well. An exchange
between the drums and ensemble leads to a roll off that launches the shout
section and traditional ending. The trumpet range goes to written high G
and trombone to F. Highly recommended!
10458467 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Second Time Around (Edited Version)—arr. Billy Byers.
Much like the arrangements of Quincy Jones, Billy Byers provided the
Basie band with some of their best music ever recorded. From their album
Frankly Speaking: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Byers'
arrangement of The Second Time Around is a slow swingin' masterpiece.
This is a great dynamic chart that will stretch the group to play both very
loud and very soft, and is definitely an all-time favorite. In this edited
version, the high brass parts have been eliminated, the trumpet and piano
solos have been written out, and the rhythm section parts are fully notated.
Every band should have this in their library!
10455884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
South Street Blues—Jeff Jarvis.
Good time swingin' is the best way to describe this medium-easy chart
set at around 138 bpm. Whether your ensemble has some experience or
is in the developmental stages, this chart is suitable for all performance
situations, particularly festivals. All horn sections get to shine, including
trumpet and trombone section solis without rhythm, and a sax section soli
taking it to a discreet finale. All instruments have interesting parts to play,
the parts are well articulated, the ranges are reasonable, and the rhythm
section parts are notated with chord symbols provided. Due to the accessible
blues progression, everyone is encouraged to get into the spotlight using the
provided solo sheets. Extremely nice, and highly recommended!
10455656 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Summertime (from Porgy and Bess)—
George Gershwin/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove, Michael Sweeney's
version for younger jazz bands presents a contemporary styling of this
classic song from "Porgy and Bess." Mixing a variety of ensemble
textures, a stop time solo section, and briefly slipping into a new key
during the final chorus, this is sure to be a standout for festival or casual
concert use. Suggested solos are included for tenor sax and trumpet and
chord/scale sheets in all keys are available. Highly recommended!
10461398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Theme—Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha.
Miles Davis often used this signature riff tune to close his concert sets. Using
background figures and other elements from the original recordings, Paul
Murtha has skillfully assembled a full-blown chart for younger jazz ensembles.
The opening section trades the theme between trumpet and tenor sax, and
eventually the entire ensemble gets into the act. Highly recommended!
10461374 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Whirly Bird—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair.
You may have heard Basie's band play this great Neal Hefti swinger, but
this version is very accessible for younger players at around 166 bpm. The
features include a written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and well-notated
rhythm section parts. Includes optional wind and vibes part, too!
10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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Blues & Swing
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